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May 20, 2013
You may have seen misleading LASIK ads firsthand that left you wondering what to believe in regards to having laser eye surgery. The U.S. health regulators have warned five eye care providers to stop misleading advertisements and promotion of refractive […]
May 8, 2013
With summer on the horizon, it’s almost time for those fun, outdoor activities like swimming. If you’re an avid swimmer, you probably already wear goggles but if you don’t or plan to spend a significant amount of time in the […]
May 7, 2013
Have you been told that you’re too nearsighted for LASIK? Well if so, you potentially still have options. Commonwealth Eye Surgery is proud to offer the Visian Implantable Collamer Lens (or ICL) that has been featured on NBC’s Today Show. […]
April 8, 2013
Whether you’ve had LASIK or not, nutrition plays an important role in keeping your eyes healthy. Studies have revealed that getting foods rich in nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc and vitamins C and E may help prevent age-related […]
April 1, 2013
Welcome to the club. Now that you have the vision you’ve always wanted (or are about to), what happens next? Here’s what to expect and how to care for your eyes immediately after LASIK: You might experience some burning, tearing, […]
March 25, 2013
We’ve all seen the ads for discount LASIK but what’s the catch? When it comes to medical procedures, you don’t want to gamble with your health—or your eyesight. But how do you know when a good deal is for real […]
March 18, 2013
Bioptics may sound like a futuristic term you’d see in a Hollywood movie but for individuals with cataracts, it’s an exciting technology that can help correct their vision and return their lives to normal. Bioptics is a combination of procedures: […]
March 11, 2013
Air travel has become a necessary evil if you want to get anywhere fast. Unless you’re sitting in First Class, we all barter for extra legroom, edible food on board and a way around excess baggage fees. But no matter […]
March 4, 2013
You’ve heard that overexposure to the sun is bad for your skin but did you know it also could increase your risk of developing serious eye conditions like cataracts and macular degeneration? Spending time outdoors, even when it’s cloudy, exposes […]
February 25, 2013
First of all, the term “night blindness” is a bit of a misnomer because it doesn’t really mean that you become completely blind in the traditional sense once the sun goes down. Symptoms vary from person to person, ranging from […]
